tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post4977000801423701..comments2024-03-21T21:37:03.772-05:00Comments on Series Books for Girls: Book Hunting LocallyJennifer Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-8694897325349063262010-04-19T22:24:23.510-05:002010-04-19T22:24:23.510-05:00I'm lucky to have many Half-Price Books locati...I'm lucky to have many Half-Price Books locations here in the Dallas, TX area, and my partner and I made a long weekend mini-vacation to Austin. When I asked if he'd be okay with us checking out the Austin area Half-Price Books, he was enthusiastic, and we had a great time. I managed to find a Connie Blair with a dust jacket (I already had a copy w/o DJ) and a Dana Girls, as well as other Hollywood and Broadway books I keep an eye out for.<br /><br />Used bookstores are hit-or-miss when it comes to searching, but it is one of the thrills of the hunt.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241796091443881740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-74343488096068280022010-04-19T18:21:05.543-05:002010-04-19T18:21:05.543-05:00Your find sounds fabulous, Mike! Wow!
I went to ...Your find sounds fabulous, Mike! Wow!<br /><br />I went to some estate sales around 10 years ago. Like with antique shops, I have not been checking anything in several years. I had just been thinking recently that I should start checking estate sales. I don't think I will check any until summer, but in June, I think I will.Jennifer Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405593758228423001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157530669780468545.post-2320581787800075662010-04-18T23:06:05.024-05:002010-04-18T23:06:05.024-05:00Do you go to estate sales? I have had great luck a...Do you go to estate sales? I have had great luck at them in the past, finding huge collections at reasonable prices. But not for a couple years or so. Last one was 2008 where I found all the boys series either in DJs or 1st PCs.<br /><br />I was sort of moping around lately because I was not given a chance to purchase the large 1000 book collection of a late well-known collector (not that I need them, of course - I have them all and way more. But, you know, you always want to get more!) I was asked to help find buyers for this collection, which I have - but not permitted to buy any myself. Imagine that!<br /><br />Anyway, I happened into an estate sale at a huge old 30,000 square foot mansion in Cleveland Heights last Friday, and way up in the third floor 'carpeted and silk-wallpapered' attics (I think it was a ballroom/library combo) found a series book collection right out of everybody's dreams, beautiful books from the 1930s through the 1960s, all the important series, over 1200 of them. I got them all and only $2 each! It's been over ten years since I've gotten such a good collection. It really made up for the one I was not permitted to buy, and more!<br /><br />This house was full of people, probably about 200 or more. I had to wait a half hour just to get in. But absolutely no one else was in the least bit interested in these books!<br /><br />It took me all weekend to get the books down from that sky-high attic and home, and I really haven't had the chance to check them out that thoroughly - but what fun. They are awesome.<br /><br />I go to several estate sales every week. 99% of them are a waste of time, but there are those where you find complete collections. I wasn't going to go to this one, but made the effort because I've always admired the house and wanted to see the interior. I could have easily decided against it and missed out on the books!<br /><br />Don't miss out on estate sales, especially at houses in the older neighborhoods. You'll be amazed at what you can find. It's also a good idea to get to know the liquidators. Some will call you before the sales and you can buy the books while they are still setting up. I used to do that back in the eighties and nineties when I was really at it.<br /><br />Mikestratomikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037554947654294112noreply@blogger.com